"Dreadful" is how Mike Byrnes remembers his first meeting with Roxie the rescue dog. Poorly socialized as a puppy and overwhelmed by the loud and unfamiliar shelter environment, Roxie "bared her teeth ...

When I first walked up to Mia’s kennel at Animal Friends of the Valleys, I honestly thought she might bite me. She was ...

Isabel Klee is a seasoned foster mom who recently found her most recent rescue dog, Whimsy, her forever home. Klee just ...

It always feels special when your rescue dog trusts you enough to come to your bed for cuddles. After all, the bond between a ...

Being in the shelter is challenging enough for any dog, but Kiki’s situation is complicated by the fact she can’t see around ...

Adopting a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it’s not without its challenges, especially when your new pal brings along bad habits. Difficult and destructive behaviors often have ...

A terrified rescue dog who was due to be put down within a matter of days has been given a lifeline after a woman stepped forward to foster him. Stitch, a bully mix, wound up at Fulton County Animal ...

Mike Byrnes, a volunteer at Second Chance Animal Services, gradually formed a friendship with Roxie the dog, and knew he had to change her life Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been ...